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Next we drove to Darasurm---------------Rajendra Chola’s son Raja Raja Chola 11 changed his capital from Gangaikonda Cholapuram to this place called Palaiyarai now called Darasuram. Here he built a temple as beautiful as the ones in Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Tanjore.
The legend goes like this-------Airavatham...More

The Airavateswara temple of Darasuram echoes the essential features vof Brahadiswara Temple of Thanjavur. The Gopura looms large while the prakara walls encircling the temple is carved with Bulls.The Mandapa stands in the foreground supported by carved pillars that depict the scenes from the Life...More

This is a brilliant temple from the chola age. Maintained well, this majestic monument is a treat to the eyes. Lots of history behind it, so google before you go. The musical stone steps are now locked up in an iron cage due to extensive...More

Airavatesvara Temple is old ancient Temple... Total temple built with stones...
all the pillars were beautifully sculpted with Idols and most amazing this is its all sculpted in Single stone... a must watch temple in Kumbakonam...

A well maintained Siva temple which is famous for its historical and archaeological beauty rather than its spiritual powers.
It is around 35 km from Thanjavur and is a must see for those who love to have the historical lineage.

Gem of chola architecture, this place is an hour drive from Tanjavur. This town is a temple town and airavateswara temple is the best among the lot. This is a must visit place along with the brihadeeswara temple in Tanjavur and gangaikonda cholapuram temple near...More

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